Guide for Noobs – The Basics of Growing Marijuana Series Part 1

It’s a Saturday evening and George is looking forward to smoking his favorite Indica joint that is sure to help him sleep like a baby. He hurries home only to find that his girlfriend has emptied his stash just that afternoon. He immediately calls his dealer, but he can’t reach him. Irritated with everything, George curses himself and wishes he could grow his own cannabis, but he’s not comfortable because it’s apparently too difficult to grow.

If you’re like George, and want to grow your own marijuana but are hesitant because you don’t know how to start, you’ve come to the right place. Right from the very beginning, you will learn how to select the finest seeds from the best companies out there. Growing marijuana is not rocket science, but it’s not very simple either. It might be a tad expensive in the beginning, but there are many ways to cut down costs and harvest that amazing herb you can’t wait to try.

Before you begin growing, think about why you want to grow. The advantages of growing your own herb are plenty. Firstly, if you hail from a country/state where cannabis is illegal, you can now breathe a sigh of relief as you don’t have to call your dealer and negotiate to get the best weed anymore.

Plus, we all know that weed found on the streets can’t hold a candle compared to the pot you grow at home. The smell, taste and the high are completely different, and once you start growing, you’re simply hooked. Also, you’ll never be frustrated like George whenever your supply runs out. It’s a win-win, baby!

Before you start growing, you need to figure out what you want to grow. You probably already know that cannabis is divided into four subspecies namely:

So, are you growing indoors or outdoors? While some folks are lucky to live in places that have legalized weed, others aren’t as fortunate. Growing cannabis outside can be risky especially if you’re growing strains that smell. Therefore, figuring out your grow space is very important.

When they decide to grow marijuana, most beginners immediately plant their bag seeds and grin like a Cheshire cat at the thought of achieving something incredible. Yes, it’s super fun to grow weed, but NOT with bag seeds.

This guide is meant for indoor growers, and with patience, you can hopefully harvest the best weed you’ve ever laid your hands on. Also, this is only meant for photoperiod plants, but you can check how to grow autoflowers here.

Before you begin, it’s important to understand when you can harvest and smoke your marijuana as it will help you decide what you want to grow. To put it simply, pick autoflowers if you want the buds faster and choose photoperiod strains if you want a bigger yield.

So, let’s get to the nitty-gritty of growing marijuana. Cannabis is very simple to grow and literally grows like a weed.